Myths and Superstition have the affect on people that we do not know whether to believe them or not, however Brides generally do believe them as no one wants any bad luck on their wedding day.

Pearls
Some say wearing pearls represents future tears. Others say wearing pearls represent real tears and therfore the bride will have a very happy life with no tears.

Ring Drops
Good Luck: If you drop the ring during the wedding ceremony if frightens away evil spirits.

Bad Luck: The person to drop the ring passes away first.

Pins
The bride should check that all pins are removed from her dress & veil or this will bring bad luck.

Coins
The groom should give away a coin to the first person he sees on his way to the church.

Crying
If a bride cries on her wedding day she will have no tears for the rest of her married life.

Rain
Good Luck: Rain on a wedding day means many children for the married couple.

Bad Luck: It also can mean that the bride will cry throughout the marriage.

Seeing The Bride
The groom should not see the bride in her dress before the wedding day.
If the groom avoids looking at the bride as she walk up the aisle they will have more luck.

Honeymoon The couple drank wine made from honey at the time of the full moon.

Blue Garter
This is a hebrew custom which symbolizes fidelity.
The tradition is for the garter to be taken off and thrown to any batchelors in the wedding guests.

Wedding Cake
The cake originates from the Roman Times when the grooms mother broke bread over the brides head to bring fertility.

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